Bridgewater Skate Park

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A permanent skatepark is coming to the Bridgewater area, with work expected to begin in the fall of 2017!

The permanent park will draw skateboarders, in-line skaters, scooter riders, bmx and mountain bike enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. It will be located at 500 York Street, near the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre (LCLC), and will be owned and operated by the Town of Bridgewater. The permanent park will replace the temporary skate park located in the rear parking lot of the LCLC.

Total project cost for the permanent park is estimated at $645,000, of which more than $400,000 has been committed by the Town, the Muncipality of Lunenburg, the Province of Nova Scotia, businesses and private supporters to date (July 2017). Fundraising is still continuing!

What will the Bridgewater Skate Park include?A 10,000 square foot plaza designed to reward skaters, scooter riders and bikers with state of the art features and challenges.

PHASE I DETAILS -- Information coming soon!

PHASE II DETAILS -- Information coming soon!

How will the Skate Park benefit the overall Community?Our community needs to provide positive recreational activities for our youth by supporting vibrant, healthy communities. Skateboarding, for instance, is a mainstream sport, just like others offered in our community, and leads youth to engage in other sports, like snowboarding. This Park will also generate economic activity by bringing visitors to our area. They will come to ‘play’ at the park and stay to participate in events that utilize hotel nights, area restaurants and other services.

How will the Skate Park benefit youth directly?They will know that it’s a place:• To be yourself• For creative freedom• To make new friends• For healthy living• For skateboarders, scooter riders and bikers

And where admission is FREE!

FAQ:BRIDGEWATER SKATE PARK

How will this money be raised?To date the Skate Park fund-raising committee has a commitment of $208,500, from the Town of Bridgewater; $80,000 plus ongoing in-kind support from the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg; $73,000 from the Province of Nova Scotia's Recreation Facility Development Fund; $15,000 from Michelin North America; $5,649 from the Bridgewater Development Association; $5,000 from Dexter’s Construction; and $1,000 from the Bank of Montreal (BMO); $1,000 from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC); plus other donations totalling more than $2,000, for a total of over $400,000.

For the remaining funds, the fundraising committee is looking to sources for similar projects in Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage; corporate sponsors, local businesses and local service groups. In addition, a crowd funding campaign this fall will aim to involve all potential Park users and the broader community.

Who is the Skate Park fund-raising committee?It’s a committee of the Town of Bridgewater, and includes two Councillors, Recreation staff, Engineering staff and a Town Police representative; a Councillor, Recreation staff and fundraising staff from the District of Lunenburg; skateboarders and other interested community supporters.

When will construction begin?Work on clearing the site took place in 2016, and we anticipate that the formal construction process with shovels in the ground will begin in the fall of 2017.

How can I keep up with Skate Park news?There is a Facebook page -- Bridgewater Skate Park. Or visit bridgewater.ca/bridgewaterskatepark. You can be part of an email list for updates by emailing a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

How can I or my business make a donation or become involved in fund-raising?There are all kinds of ways you can give! For a direct link to our online campaign, click HERE!

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